Lynn Harrell | |
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 Harrell in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 30, 1944 Manhattan, New York, US |
| Died | April 27, 2020 (aged 76) Santa Monica, California, US |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, teacher |
| Instrument | Cello |
| Labels | |
| Website | lynnharrell.com |
Lynn Harrell (January 30, 1944 – April 27, 2020) was an American classical cellist. Known for the "penetrating richness" of his sound,[1] Harrell performed internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with major orchestras over a career spanning nearly six decades.[2]
Harrell was the winner of the inaugural Avery Fisher Prize and two Grammy Awards, among other accolades, and taught at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Juilliard School, USC Thornton School of Music, and the Shepherd School of Music.
- ^ Tommasini, Anthony (2014-05-12). "An Immersion in Dvorak, With Operatic Fervor". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^ Fruchter, Rena (1986-03-30). "Music; Cellist Faces Busy Schedule". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-30.